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  • Dell 2400MP | User Guide - Page 1
    Dell™ 2400MP Projector User's Guide www.dell.com | support.dell.com
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    use of your projector. NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. CAUTION: A CAUTION Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. ITnrca.d;eDmLaPrkasnudseDdLiPn®thliosgtoexatr:eDtrealdl eamndartkhse DELL logo are trademarks of Dell
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    Your Projector . . . . 14 Turning Your Projector On 14 Turning Your Projector Off 14 Adjusting the Projected Image 15 Raising the Projector Height 15 Lowering the Projector Height 15 Adjusting the Projector Zoom and Focus 16 Adjusting Projection Image Size 17 Using the Control Panel 18
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    Using the Remote Control 20 Using the On-Screen Display 21 Main Menu 22 Input Select 22 Auto-Adjust 22 Set Up 22 PICTURE (in PC Mode 24 PICTURE (in Video Mode 24 DISPLAY (in PC Mode 25 DISPLAY (in Video Mode 26 LAMP 26 LANGUAGE 27 Preferences 28 4 Troubleshooting Your Projector 31
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    1 Your Dell Projector Your projector comes with all the items shown below. Ensure that you have all the items, and contact Dell if anything is missing. Package Contents 1.8m power cord (3.0m in Americas) 1.8m VGA cable (D-sub to D-sub) 1.8m USB cable 1.8m D-sub to YPbPr cable 2.0m S-video cable
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    Package Contents (continued) 1.8m RCA to Audio cable 1.8m mini pin to mini pin cable Batteries (2) Remote control Documentation Carrying case 6 Your Dell Projector
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    About Your Projector 1 Control panel 2 Elevator button 3 Remote control receiver 4 Lens 5 Focus ring 6 Zoom tab Your Dell Projector 7
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    Projector 1 IR receiver 2 VGA in (D-sub) connector 3 VGA out (monitor loop-through) 4 USB remote connector 5 Audio output connector 6 RS232 connector 7 Power cord connector 8 Audio input connector 9 Composite video connector 10 S-video connector 11 Kensington lock hole 8 Connecting Your Projector
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    Connecting to a Computer 1 Power cord 2 D-sub to D-sub cable 3 USB to USB cable Connecting Your Projector 9
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    Connecting to a DVD Player Connecting a DVD Player with an S-video Cable 1 Power cord 2 S-video cable 10 Connecting Your Projector
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    Connecting a DVD Player with a Composite Cable 1 Power cord 2 Composite video cable Connecting Your Projector 11
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    Connecting a DVD Player with a Component Cable 1 Power cord 2 D-sub to YPbPr cable 12 Connecting Your Projector
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    Professional Installation Options: Connecting a Computer with a RS232 cable 1 Power cord 2 RS232 cable Connecting Your Projector 13
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    button on the remote control or control panel to select the desired source. Turning Your Projector Off NOTICE: Unplug the projector after properly shutting down as explained in the following procedure. 1 Press the power button. 2 Press the power button again. The cooling fans continue to operate
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    then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 3 Use the tilt adjustment wheel to fine-tune the display angle. Lowering the Projector Height 1 Press the elevator button. 2 Lower the projector, and then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. 1 Elevator button
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    Zoom and Focus CAUTION: To avoid damaging the projector, ensure that the zoom lens and elevator foot are fully retracted before moving the projector or placing the projector in its carrying case. 1 Rotate the zoom tab to zoom in and out. 2 Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The
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    Adjusting Projection Image Size Using Your Projector 17
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    14.8" 50.0 cm x 37.5 cm Distance 3.9' (1.2 m) * This graph is for user reference only. 83.7" (212.5 cm) 69.7" (177.1 cm) 66.9" x 50.2" Control Panel 1 Power 2 Source Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 14 and "Turning Your Projector
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    . If the problem persists, contact Dell. • A blinking orange TEMP light indicates that a projector fan has failed and the projector automatically shuts down. If the problem persists, contact Dell. If the LAMP light is solid orange, replace the lamp. If the LAMP light is blinking orange, the system
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    Using the Remote Control 1 Power 2 3 Down button 4 Mute 5 Volume 6 Page 7 Page Turn the projector on and off. For more information, see "Turning Your Projector On" on page 14 and "Turning Your Projector Off" on page 14. Press to adjust the OSD setting. Press to select OSD items. Press to mute or
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    8 Video mode The Dell 2400MP Micro-projector has preset configurations that are optimized for displaying data (PC Graphics) or video (movies, games, etc.). Press Video Mode button to toggle between PC mode, Movie mode, Game Mode, sRGB, or CUSTOM mode (for user to setup and save preferred settings).
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    press Enter button on the control panel or the remote control. To exit the OSD, go to Exit tab and press Enter button on the control panel or the remote control. Main Menu Input Select AUTO SOURCE-Select ON (the default) to autodetect the available input signals. When the projector is on and you
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    by tilting the projector. PROJECTOR MODE-Select how the image appears: • Front Projection-Desktop (the default). • Front Projection-Ceiling Mount - The projector turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projection. • Rear Projection-Desktop - The projector reverses the image
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    . User mode activates the values in the "color setting" menu. COLOR ADJUST-Manually adjust red, green, and blue color. PICTURE (in Video Mode) BRIGHTNESS-Use and to adjust the brightness of the image. CONTRAST-Use and to control the degree of difference between the brightest and darkest parts of
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    is being used: PC, MOVIE, sRGB (provides more accurate color representation), GAME , and CUSTOM (set your preferred settings). If you adjust the settings for White Intensity or Degamma, the projector automatically switches to CUSTOM. SIGNAL TYPE-Manually select signal type RGB, YCbCr, YPbPr
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    the 4 preset values to change the color performance of the display. LAMP LAMP HOUR-Display the operating hours since the lamp timer reset. POWER SAVING-Select ON to set the power saving delay period. The delay period is the amount of time you want the projector to wait without signal input. After
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    ON to use the projector at a lower power level (230 Watts), which may provide longer lamp life, quieter operation, and dimmer luminance output on the screen. Select OFF to operate at normal power level (260 Watts). LAMP RESET-After you install a new lamp, select Yes to reset the lamp timer. LANGUAGE
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    "YES". The projector will capture the screen image as a "My Customized logo". This screen will replace all the original screens which contains Dell logo. User can recover the default screen by selecting "Dell Logo" on the pop-up screen. MENU LOCK-Select ON to enable Menu Lock for hiding the OSD menu
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    this feature, you will be asked to enter the projector's password after you turn on the projector: 1 1st time password input request: a Go to Preferences menu, press Enter and then select Password to ENABLE the password setting. b Enable the Password function will pop-up a character screen, key in
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    and confirm the new password again. TEST PATTERN-Select ON to activate the built-in Test Pattern for self-testing on focus and resolution. Select OFF to disable the function. FACTORY RESET -Select ON to reset the projector to its factory default settings. Reset items include both computer sources
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    4 Troubleshooting Your Projector If you experience problems with your projector, see the following troubleshooting tips. If the problem persists, contact Dell. Problem No image appears on the screen Possible Solution • Ensure that the lens cap is removed and the projector is turned on. •
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    Problem (continued) Possible Solution (continued) Partial, scrolling, or incorrectly displayed image 1 Press the Resync button on the remote control or the control panel. 2 If you are using a Dell portable computer, set the resolution of the computer to XGA (1024 x 768): a Right-lick the unused
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    orange, replace the lamp. If the LAMP light and the Power light are blinking orange, the lamp driver has failed and the projector will automatically shut down. Unplug the power cord after 3 minutes then turn the display on again. If this problem persists, contact Dell. If the LAMP light is blinking
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    Problem (continued) TEMP light and Power light are solid orange TEMP light is blinking orange The OSD does not appear on the screen The remote control is not operating smoothly or works only within a limited range Possible Solution (continued) The lamp driver has overheated. The display
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    of the nearest deposit site. 6 Replace with the new lamp. 7 Tighten the 2 screws that secure the lamp. 8 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the 2 screws. 9 Reset the lamp usage time by selecting "Yes" for Lamp Reset in the OSD Lamp tab. (See Lamp menu on page 27) Troubleshooting Your Projector 35
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    MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, GO TO WWW.DELL.COM/HG OR CONTACT THE ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIES ALLIANCE AT WWW.EIAE.ORG. FOR LAMP SPECIFIC DISPOSAL INFORMATION CHECK WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. 36 Troubleshooting Your Projector
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    Pixels Displayable Color Color Wheel Speed Projection Lens Projection Screen Size Projection Distance Video Compatibility H. Frequency V. Frequency Power Supply Power Consumption Audio Noise Level Weight Single-chip 0.7" XGA LVDS (low-voltage differential signaling) technology 3000 ANSI Lumens (Max
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    output: one phone jack (diameter 3.5 mm) One mini-DIN RS232 for wired remote control from PC 260-watt user-replaceable 2000-hour lamp (up to 2500 hours in eco mode) NOTE: The actual operating life span of a projector lamp will vary according to operating conditions and usage patterns. Usage of
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    up the OSD menu and adjust the settings. • Control command Syntax (From PC to Projector) [H][AC][SoP][CRC][ID][SoM][COMMAND] • Example: Power ON Command (Send low byte firstly) --> 0xBE, 0xEF, 0x10, 0x05, 0x00, 0xC6, 0xFF, 0x11, 0x11, 0x01, 0x00, 0x01 • Control Commands List Go to support.dell.com
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    Compatibility Modes Mode VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA VGA SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA SVGA XGA XGA XGA XGA WXGA WXGA WXGA WXGA WXGA WSXGA+ WUXGA *SXGA *SXGA *SXGA *SXGA+ *UXGA MAC LC13* MAC II 13* MAC 16* Resolution 640X350 640X350 640X400 640X480 640X480
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    MAC 19* 1024X768 *MAC 1152X870 MAC G4 640X480 IMAC DV 1024X768 *Compressed computer image. 75 75.06 60 75 60.24 68.68 31.35 60 Specifications 41
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    , or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service issues: 1 Visit support.dell.com
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    measuring light output, used for comparing projectors. ASPECT RATIO -The most popular aspect ratio is 4:3 (4 by 3). Early television and computer video formats are in a 4:3 aspect ratio, which means that the width of the image is 4/3 times the height. BACKLIT (BACKLIGHT) -Refers to a remote control
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    manipulated mirrors. Light passes through a color filter is sent to the DLP mirrors which arrange the RGB colors into a mounted on a hidden yoke. DVI- Digital Visual Interface- Defines the digital interface between digital devices such as projectors and personal computers. For devices that support
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    These lamps output a very "hot" temperature light, similar to mercury vapor lamps used Power Zoom- A zoom lens with the zoom in and out controlled by a motor, usually adjusted from the projector's control panel and also the remote control for each of the three colors. S-Video-A video transmission
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    the view in or out making the image smaller or larger. Zoom Lens Ratio- Is the ratio between the smallest and largest image a lens can projector from a fixed distance. For example, a 1.4:1 zoom lens ratio means that a 10 foot image without zoom would be a 14 foot image with full zoom. 46 Glossary
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    video connector 8 IR receiver 8 Kensington lock hole 8 Power cord connector 8 RS232 connector 8 S-video connector 8 USB remote connector 8 VGA in (D-sub) connector 8 VGA out (monitor loop-through) 8 Contact Dell 5, 19, 33, 34, 35 Contacting Dell 42 Control Panel 18 D Dell Contacting 42 M Main Unit
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    Pixels 37 Power Consumption 37 Power Supply 37 Projection Distance 37 Projection Lens 37 Projection Screen Size 37 Regulatory 38 RS232 Protocol 39 Uniformity 37 V. Frequency 37 Video Compatibility 37 Weight 38 Support Contacting Dell 42 R Remote Control 20 T Telephone numbers 42 Troubleshooting 31
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